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June
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Volume 6, Number 26 |
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PLANES,
MANES, AND AUTOMOBILES' AT PIONEER AIRPORT
Ford and Mustang lovers, don't
miss Planes, Manes and
Automobiles this weekend, July 1, at Pioneer Airport. This annual
event combines two classic examples of American engineering:
the legendary P-51 Mustang WWII fighter and a wide selection
of Ford Mustangs, ranging from classic 1960s-era models to
modern "supercars."
EAA event partner, the Midwest
Mustang Association, expects more than 200 cars overall
and several P-51s. The event, presented with support from Racette Ford of
Oshkosh is free with regular museum admission. EAA members always enter the museum at no charge.
FORD TRI-MOTOR
TOUR HAS STRONG OPENING
EAA's 1929 Ford
Tri-Motor tour concludes this week at Port Clinton, Ohio 's Keller Field Airport June 30-
July 4. Seats are still available, so visit the EAA
AirVenture Museum website for complete tour information.
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Q & A:
Question of the Week
EAA Aviation Services
This
is a comment regarding your article about the new
"class-specific" sport pilot exams. (click
here). My
understanding of the FAA terms "category" and
"class" would suggest that what the article meant (and
should have said) was that the exams are
"category-specific," not "class-specific."
Categories include things like airplanes, gliders, helicopters,
weight shift control, powered parachute, etc.
Class
is a subdivision within a category, such as land, sea,
multiengine, etc. I suspect that the FAA does not intend to go
to this level of specificity in offering distinct knowledge
tests, does it? Could you check, and clarify?
Answer:
You've come
across one of many areas where the FAA introduced unnecessary
confusion into the sport pilot rules by using non-standard
terminology. For all other levels of pilot certificate, the
category is "airplane," "rotorcraft,"
"glider," etc. Within these categories are classes
of aircraft such as "single-engine land,"
"single-engine sea," "helicopter,"
"gyroplane," etc. All existing pilots are familiar
with this structure.
For
sport pilot privileges, the FAA decided that
"airplane," "powered parachute,"
"weight-shift control," would be called classes of
aircraft instead of categories. Within these classes there are
"sets" of aircraft that break the classes down into
broad groupings of aircraft with similar characteristics, such
as tricycle gear, tail wheel gear, seaplanes, etc. This is a
totally new way to talk about these aircraft groupings, which is
totally different from what existing pilots are used to.
So,
as it applies to sport pilot certificates and the testing for
those certificates, the term "class" as it relates to
airplane, powered parachute, etc. is correct. For sport pilot
privileges, there are classes and sets rather than categories
and classes as there are for other pilot certificates.
How can
we help you?
To ask a question regarding government
issues, e-mail govt@eaa.org.
If you have a question about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records, performance, or any
other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.
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July
2006
EAA Desktop
Calendar
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This is the month everyone in
aviation waits for; July and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. There you
can see the best aerobatic performers strut their stuff, like
Dave Dacy & Tony Kazian during the daily air shows.
To download this image for your computer
desktop, visit the EAA
website. You can also download any of the previous
EAA monthly desktop images.
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EAA OPPOSES
DUPLICATE PILOT BACKGROUND CHECKS IN NY
Proposed state law rejected three years ago
EAA calls proposed legislation in the State of New York that
would require security background checks for all people
requesting flight or ground instruction redundant, as the
Federal government already performs those duties. EAA is
asking its more than 13,000 members in the state to write
their elected representatives and Governor George Pataki to
urge their opposition to House Bill A02122.
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more)
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EAA'S ALCOHOL
TEST KIT ENSURES SAFETY OF AUTO FUEL
With more states welcoming and
even mandating ethanol in motor fuels for automobiles, the
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is helping pilots who
use auto fuel in their airplanes stay safe, with a new alcohol
test kit available through EAA.
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more)
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ARLINGTON HAS
NEW LSA MALL, SPLASH-IN
 The
largest EAA regional fly-in, the Arlington EAA Fly-In, gets
under way next week, July 5-9, at Arlington Municipal Airport,
Washington. Apart from the well-known features-a full slate of
forums and workshops, exhibits, air shows, etc.-Arlington has
planned some new attractions for 2006 attendees.
(read
more)
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24 Days Until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006!
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HALLMARKS
OF HOMEBUILDING -
FRANK CHRISTENSEN'S COMPLETE EAGLE II KIT
 In
the late 1970s, a successful entrepreneur named Frank
Christensen became consumed with the idea of creating a
homebuilt aerobatic aircraft that anyone could safely build
and fly, regardless of their background - a sort of Heath
Kit for aircraft homebuilders. Not only did he create the
aircraft-the popular Christen Eagle II biplane-but the total
package he marketed set a new standard in the completeness
of a homebuilt kit and established a true Hallmark of
Homebuilding.
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EAA SEEKS
'HALLMARK' AIRCRAFT FLYING INTO AIRVENTURE
 If
you plan on flying into AirVenture with a Baby Ace, KR-1,
Rotorway Exec or Ford powered Pietenpol and would like to park
in the special Hallmarks of Homebuilding aircraft display,
please contact Timm Bogenhagen at 920-426-6831, or e-mail tbogenhagen@eaa.org.
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TEXACO-BRANDED
ORION FLIGHT SERVICES
PROVIDES ONLINE FUEL ORDERING FOR AIRVENTURE
Orion Flight Services has launched
a new, web-based fuel ordering system for airplane
owners/operators topping off through their Texaco-branded FBO
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Make your fuel arrangements online
today and you won't have to hassle with ordering while you're
enjoying the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.
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more)
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MEET, GREET
AUTHORS AT EAA AIRVENTURE AUTHOR'S CORNER
 Take
several tables and chairs, more than two dozen accomplished
aviation authors with their display of great books, mix in
thousands of people, some friendly conversation and more
smiles than you can count, and you have Author's Corner at
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Author's Corner is open daily in the
southeast corner of the EAA Wearhouse.
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more)
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JOIN THE EAA
MEMBER VILLAGE CREW AT AIRVENTURE
 EAA
is looking for volunteers to help out at the EAA Member
Village before, during, and after AirVenture. During the
convention, positions include answering basic questions from
EAA members, maintaining magazine and brochure displays,
assisting with employee breaks, and running member games.
Before the big week (July 15-23), we welcome volunteer help
setting up the area, as well as tearing down on July 31. If
you'd like to help, please contact Kristy Heiman at
920-426-6853 or email at kheiman@eaa.org.
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SIGN UP FOR WOMEN
SOAR AT EAA AIRVENTURE
 June
30 is the final day to receive the special registration
discount for Women Soar at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The program introduces
young women in grades 8 through 12 to exciting careers in the
math, science, and technology fields; highlight educational
resources; and inspires them to explore their career
opportunities. Cost is $10 if
registered by June 30, 2006 ($20 thereafter).
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more)
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TAKE A RIDE IN
THE SKY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
If you're heading to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year, there
are plenty of opportunities to take flights in three
distinctively different aircraft: EAA's B-17 Aluminum
Overcast; a Bell 47 helicopter; and EAA's 1927 Ford Tri-Motor.
Don't miss out on seeing the World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration from above.
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more)
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PRE-PLAN YOUR
EAA AIRVENTURE ADVENTURE
 Forums-Workshops
Schedule
Forms,
Schedules, and Maps
Day
by Day Schedule
AirVenture NOTAM
Waypoints, Fuel Stops, Alternate Airports
EAA AirVenture RideShare
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VISIT
www.airventure.org FOR LATEST UPDATES
Get
the latest news and information about the World's Greatest
Aviation Celebration at www.airventure.org,
the official website of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006!
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SMOOTH OPERATION: ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FLY-IN
 Organizers
saw last weekend's Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In as a golden opportunity
to build on the success achieved over the past two years at Front Range Airport
(FTG) in Watkins, Colorado. But this year was the first time RMRFI was held in
the same location since 2003, as their inaugural event at FTG was on the other
side of the airport. Last year they settled in on the current side for what
seems the long haul, making this year a time to refine, fine-tune, and improve
the annual gathering in the Centennial State.
The result, as fly-in president Jim Cimaluca summed up, was "the
smoothest-operating event we've had in a long time."
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more)
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EAA
CHAPTER HOLDS 7TH SUMMER AIR CAMP
 Summer
camps with a theme are developing rapidly in the United
States, something the members of EAA Chapter 1158 in West
Bend, Wisconsin have known for many years. The chapter's 7th
Air Camp was held last week for 14 local students aged 13 to
15.
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more)
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SECRETARY
MINETA A FRIEND TO EAA, AVIATION
DOT Chief to retire next week
 U.S.
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta announced his
resignation last week Friday after serving in that capacity
for more than five years. Mineta's spokesman told reporters
that Mineta planned to pursue "new challenges beyond
public service," but was not specific.
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more)
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PRIZE WINNERS
FOR YOUNG EAGLES DRAWINGS ANNOUNCED
EAA has held the first in a series
of drawings to reward the volunteers who provide the tens of
thousands of Young Eagles flights, reflecting submitted
paperwork from the month of May. The pilots were selected at
random from all pilots who flew and registered Young Eagles
during May. Ground volunteers were submitted by their local
chapter coordinator. Winners will be officially notified by
mail.
"The past two months have
been very good for Young Eagle activity, but the first quarter
of the year was off somewhat," said Steve Buss, EAA Young
Eagles Executive Director. "We encourage all Young Eagle
pilots to fly children this summer to help pick up the pace so
we can reach our goal of flying 100,000 kids in 2006."
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more)
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LEGAL BILLS
MOUNT FOR CHICAGO ON ILLEGAL MEIGS CLOSURE
Crain's Chicago
Business reports this week that the City of Chicago has
spent over a half million dollars fighting the FAA over fines
relating to the midnight demolition of Meigs Field on March
30, 2003. That total includes over $200,000 in legal bills
fighting a $33,000 fine for closing without proper notice. The
rest has been spent on fighting an investigation on the city's
alleged improper diversion of airport revenues to demolish the
airport, which could end up costing Chicago taxpayers fines of
nearly $9 million.
"Not only was the City of Chicago's midnight destruction
of Meigs illegal, this shows how desperate they are to justify
their actions in the public eye," said Friends of Meigs
President Steve Whitney. "Mayor Daley has taken a huge
public relations black eye from the Meigs issue, and now he is
under constant pressure from a string of other scandals,
too."
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LARGE CUB
GATHERING SET FOR FLABOB IN AUGUST
Flabob Airport,
Riverside, California, will be the scene for what is
expected to be the largest gathering of Piper Cubs in the
west this summer. The event, scheduled for Saturday, August
19th, seeks to draw nearly 100 J-3, J-4 and J-5 Cubs to the
one-day fly-in. The gathering is open to everyone and, other
than food, there are no charges. Join host Short Wing Piper
Group for a luncheon, guest speaker, and awards ceremony in
the EAA Chapter One Hangar. The rest of the day will be
devoted to socializing and fly-bys. For more information
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FRASCA
SIMULATORS ON DISPLAY AT AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
Frasca
International, Urbana, IL will bring two fixed wing aircraft
simulators to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 24-30. One will be a
Garmin G1000-equipped Mentor and a Cirrus SR22 FTD with
Avidyne's Flightmax Entegra avionics and TruVision 170 (Frasca's
visual system with a 170 degree display system). The Mentor is
widely used for training on advanced avionics. Look for the
Frasca exhibit in Hangar C, Booth #3037. Advance appointments
for demonstrations are available by contacting Scott Harvey
(for Oshkosh) at Frasca International, sharvey@frasca.com
or by phone at 217-344-9200.
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14TH TIME
THE CHARM FOR MOONEY CEO
Gretchen Jahn,
chief executive officer of Mooney Airplane Company, and her
teammate Carol Foy flew a Mooney M20 R Ovation2 GX to
victory in the 2006 Air Race Classic June 20-22. They
covered the 2,400-mile course from Mesa, Arizona to
Menominee, Michigan in an average speed of 195 kts, or more
than 21 kts higher than their handicapped speed of 174.23
kts. It was Jahn's first win in 14 tries, but her sixth top
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LYCOMING
RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION
Lycoming Engines
has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type
certification for the Lycoming IO-580-B1A Engine. The engine
is rated at 315-hp at 2700 RPM, has a 2,000-hour TBO, and
features a direct drive (no gear box reduction necessary).
It is now the largest displacement six-cylinder engine
certified with EASA.
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ATG FINE-TUNES
JAVELIN
Aviation
Technology Group, Inc. has made several design changes to its
Javelin jet aircraft, including an increase in wing size and
enhanced wing lift devices to achieve a lower stall speed; and
improved canopy opening mechanism, from a side hinge to an aft
hinge (on suggestion from ATG's Pilot-vehicle Interface
Working Group). These constitute the last major design changes
to the Javelin, freezing its configuration to enable suppliers
to start producing the production airframe parts. Initial
customer deliveries of the FAA-certified Javelin are slated
for 2008. For more information visit www.avtechgroup.com.
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